2024
Future of autologous breast reconstruction: a review of novel technological innovations
Allam O, Foster C, Knoedler L, Knoedler S, Oh S, Pomahac B, Ayyala H. Future of autologous breast reconstruction: a review of novel technological innovations. Plastic And Aesthetic Research 2024, 11: n/a-n/a. DOI: 10.20517/2347-9264.2024.21.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
The significance of timing in breast reconstruction after mastectomy: An ACS-NSQIP analysis
Knoedler S, Kauke-Navarro M, Knoedler L, Friedrich S, Ayyala H, Haug V, Didzun O, Hundeshagen G, Bigdeli A, Kneser U, Machens H, Pomahac B, Orgill D, Broer P, Panayi A. The significance of timing in breast reconstruction after mastectomy: An ACS-NSQIP analysis. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2023, 89: 40-50. PMID: 38134626, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.11.049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImmediate BRTime pointsACS-NSQIP databaseLow complication rateACS-NSQIP AnalysisBreast cancer patientsBreast reconstruction optionsAutologous cohortsComplication rateSignificance of timingFemale patientsMedical complicationsMultivariable analysisMore complicationsPatient eligibilityCancer patientsBreast reconstructionOncological purposesPatientsComplicationsReconstruction optionsPropensity scoreCase workupMastectomyEligibilitySingle Stitch Vicryl Mesh Wrap for Prepectoral Implant Breast Reconstruction
Mookerjee V, Stögner V, Alper D, Evans B, Pomahac B. Single Stitch Vicryl Mesh Wrap for Prepectoral Implant Breast Reconstruction. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2023, 11: e5058. PMID: 37313479, PMCID: PMC10259646, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrepectoral breast reconstructionAcellular dermal matrixBreast reconstructionPrepectoral reconstructionVicryl meshDermal matrixAcellular dermal matrix groupOverall complication rateImplant breast reconstructionConventional reconstructive techniquesComplication ratePatient demographicsRetrospective reviewOperative timeImplant coverageSingle institutionTacking suturesMesh wrapVicryl groupSafe techniqueReconstructive techniquesSeparate cohortPatientsBreastComplications
2022
The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in breast reconstruction: An analysis of 40,415 cases
Panayi AC, Foroutanjazi S, Parikh N, Haug V, Kauke-Navarro M, Diehm YF, Pomahac B. The modified 5-item frailty index is a predictor of perioperative risk in breast reconstruction: An analysis of 40,415 cases. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2022, 75: 2941-2954. PMID: 35599223, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.04.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImplant-based reconstructionBreast reconstructionMFI-5Unplanned readmissionPostoperative outcomesSurgical complicationsMedical complicationsMFI scoreRisk predictorsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseBreast reconstruction patientsFrailty index-5Powerful risk predictorImprovement Program databasePreoperative risk stratificationStrong risk predictorAutologous breast reconstructionAdverse surgical outcomesType of reconstructionHigh rateFrail patientsHospital stayPerioperative risk
2021
The Modified 5-item Frailty Index Is a Risk Predictor in Breast Reconstruction: An Analysis of 40,415 Patients
Panayi A, Foroutanjazi S, Parikh B, Haug V, Kauke-Navarro M, Diehm Y, Pomahac B. The Modified 5-item Frailty Index Is a Risk Predictor in Breast Reconstruction: An Analysis of 40,415 Patients. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2021, 233: s30. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.07.037.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
The Collagenase of the Bacterium Clostridium histolyticum in the Treatment of Irradiation-Induced Capsular Contracture
Diehm Y, Hirche C, Berger M, Heil J, Golatta M, Kotsougiani D, Pomahac B, Kneser U, Fischer S. The Collagenase of the Bacterium Clostridium histolyticum in the Treatment of Irradiation-Induced Capsular Contracture. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2018, 43: 836-844. PMID: 30456640, DOI: 10.1007/s00266-018-1267-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBacterium Clostridium histolyticumCapsular fibrosisHematoma formationTreatment optionsImplant pocketClostridium histolyticumSilicone implantsMiniature silicone implantsNovel treatment optionsPotential treatment optionInjection of collagenaseVessel wall architectureMethodsThirty-six ratsVessel wall thicknessCollagenase injectionSignificant complicationsBreast reconstructionCapsular contractureClinical safetyBreast cancerDay 1Application of collagenaseDay 120Implant sitesThin capsuleCutaneous Breast Radiation-associated Angiosarcoma
Mella J, Ross K, Li G, Pomahac B, Raut C, Orgill D. Cutaneous Breast Radiation-associated Angiosarcoma. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2018, 6: e1938. PMID: 30349797, PMCID: PMC6191213, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001938.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRadiation-associated angiosarcomaAbdominal advancement flapOperative timeOmental flapSkin graftsAdvancement flapPedicled latissimus dorsiAverage operative timeLength of staySplit-thickness skinLatissimus dorsi muscleSoft tissue defectsPectoralis major muscleReconstructive experienceBreast radiationRare complicationComplication rateRetrospective reviewMedian lengthBreast irradiationBreast reconstructionImmediate reconstructionIrradiated skinReconstruction flapReconstructive options
2006
New Trends in Breast Cancer Management
Pomahac B, Recht A, May J, Hergrueter C, Slavin S. New Trends in Breast Cancer Management. Annals Of Surgery 2006, 244: 282-288. PMID: 16858192, PMCID: PMC1602160, DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000217626.88430.c3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast reconstructionPostoperative radiotherapyPostoperative radiation therapyImmediate breast reconstructionSentinel node biopsyBreast cancer managementNew treatment algorithmDelayed-immediate reconstructionLatissimus dorsi flapPostmastectomy radiationNode biopsyFree TRAMTreatment algorithmImmediate reconstructionDelayed reconstructionBlood supplyCancer managementRadiation therapyReconstructive optionsPerforator flapReconstruction optionsNew indicationsContralateral componentRadiotherapyPatients